18
•
Run-Normal
operating position.
•
Start-Permits
engagement of starter.
NOTE
: The
anti-theft
steering
column
lock
is
not
a substitute
for
the
parking
brake.
Always
set the
parking
brake
when leaving the car
unattended.
If
difficulty
is
experienced in turning
the
ignition key and lock
knob
to
unlock
the
ignition,
attempt
to
turn
the
steering wheel
as
hard
as
possible
in
the
direction
the
wheels are turned.
At
the
same time
turn
the
ignition-lock knob
in
a clockwise
direction with
as
much
effort
as
you can
apply with
your
own hand. Do
not
attempt
to
use a tool of
any
kind
to
apply
additional
force on
the
lock knob, as this
could break the knob.
PARKING
When leaving your car
unattended,
•
Set
Parking brake.
• Place
automatic
transmission selector
in
Park.
•
Turn
key
to
LOCK
position.
• Remove key (the
tone
alarm wi
ll
remind
you).
• Lock all doors.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
NOTE:
This
car
is
equipped
with
a safety
belt
starter
interlock
system.
Outboard
front
seats
must
have seat belts fastened
before
engine can be
started
. (Refer
to
the seat
belt
restraint system procedure
as
outlined
in
the
first
section
of
this manual.)
1. Apply
the
foot
brake_
2. Place transmission selector in
"P"
or
"N"
("P"
preferred). - A starter safety
switch prevents starter operation
while
the
transmission selector
is
in
any
drive ·
position. (If it
is
necessary
to
re-start
the
engine
with
the
car moving, place
the
selector lever
in
"N".)
3. Depress accelerator pedal
and
activate
starter as
outlined below for different
conditions .
• Cold
Engine-Fully
depress accelerator
pedal
and
slowly release. With
foot
off
the
pedal, crank
the
engine
by
turning
the
ignition key
to
the
Start
position -
release when engine starts.
If
engine starts,
but
fails
to
run, repeat this
procedure.
When engine
is
running
smoothly (approximately
30
seconds).
the
idle speed may be reduced
by
slightly
depressing
the
accelerator pedal and
then
slowly releasing.